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Fannie, Freddie Soar As Hedge Funds Get Good News On Two Fronts

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If Obama-era regulations are halted, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are expected to be able to retain their earnings.

Young Adults Skipping Medical Care To Save On Health Care Cost

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A survey reveals that Americans aren't lessening the financial burden of health care.

Advisors See More Than 5 Years Of Hot RIA M&A Activity Ahead

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Advisors appear to be eager to enter the market due to high valuations, according to a DeVoe study.

JPMorgan Creates ‘Volfefe’ Index To Track Trump Tweet Impact

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The index suggests that the president's social media activity is having a "significant" impact on investments.

Financial-Stock Funds May Be Best-Kept Secret On Wall Street, Says Chris Davis

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The stocks are currently trading at close to a 30% discount to the market, the well-known manager said.

Mystery Lung Illnesses Tied To Cannabis Vape Products, CDC Warns

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The CDC said the illness was likely associated with some type of chemical exposure.

TD Ameritrade Launches Voice-Enabled Services With Google Assistant

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The device enables clients to have easy access to their accounts by simply saying, “Hey Google, check my TD Ameritrade portfolio.”

Chalice Adds The Investment Center To Its Network

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The Investment Center wants to access Chalice's products and services, particularly its health insurance coverage.

It’s Not How Much You Make, It’s How You Rank Among Peers

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A global study reveals that earning more than others improve an individual’s sense of well-being.

WisdomTree Debuts Lower-Cost Cloud Computing ETF

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The new fund charges 45 basis points, making it one of the least expensive options among cloud ETFs.

More Employers Want To Offload Traditional Pension Risk, Says Limra

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Most companies that have 401(k)-type plans are interested in getting rid of defined-benefit liabilities.

Employers Slow To Add Annuities To 401(k) Plans

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But interest in adding annuity options appears to be on the rise as the U.S. workforce ages, a new survey says.

Bill Ackman’s $500 Million Bet On Himself Pays Off After Losing Streak

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The fund has returned 54.5% on its investments this year through August.

Ray Dalio Sees 25% Chance Of Recession This Year And In 2020

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When it does happen, central banks won't have the power to reverse it in the same way as before, he said.

Mercer Global Advisors Acquires $100M RIA In Key New Mexico Market

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Mercer acquired Sage Future Financial, a fee-only financial planning and wealth management RIA in Albuquerque.

How To Boost Value For Clients

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Advisors need to help clients manage their time and secure their identity, Kestra EVP says.

High-Quality Companies Are Selling Bonds At Fastest Pace Ever

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Investment-grade bond issuance is hitting $74 billion for this week, the most since records began in 1972.

Sorting Out Financial Wreckage When A Breadwinner Suddenly Dies

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Thomas Mann controlled all aspects of his family’s finances until his untimely death at the age of 54.

PE Firms Dominate Big RIA Deals, Present Challenges

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Private equity dominates the biggest RIA acquisition deals. But being owned by a PE firm comes with challenges.

Biggest Bond Rout In Years Whiplashes Bulls Who Had Been Right

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An enormous surge reminded even well-entrenched bulls that the world’s biggest bond market isn’t a one-way street.